"General Maintenance Mechanic / Painter"

Job Details

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

Reporting to the Director of Plant Operations, the General Maintenance Mechanic/Painter completes a scheduled preventative maintenance program with an emphasis on painted surfaces for their protective and cosmetic qualities. In addition to painting building and material surfaces, this position troubleshoots, maintains and makes general repairs on mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing equipment. Must be capable of troubleshooting basic HVAC, plumbing, and electrical problems and completing tasks like replacing air filters in HVAC units or lightbulbs in sockets. Must have the ability to lift and move materials and tools and operate power tools in a safe and proper manner. Position is considered Essential Personnel. Must be computer literate. A current valid driver’s license is required. Personal hand tools required. High school diploma or GED is required.

Position Responsibilities

1. Addresses work requests of a broad variety as assigned (general maintenance, plumbing, basic HVAC, minor carpentry, painting, basic troubleshooting, etc)
2. Paints surfaces of buildings and materials to ensure protections from the elements as well as use and wear. Ensures consistent cosmetic standards across campus and remedies defacements.
3. Troubleshoots problems with pumps, fans, HVAC equipment, plumbing fixtures and related equipment and completes basic repairs as necessary or documents issues and findings.
4. Completes preventive (P.M.) and general maintenance tasks as assigned and/or scheduled. Opens and closes all work orders in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
5. Participates in the "on-call" rotation as schedule (after hours and weekends)
6. Accepts responsibilities as Essential Personnel including but not limited to:
   • a. Be available for duty for inclement weather safety responsibilities (snow, ice, heavy rain, high winds, etc.) including removal of snow, ice, branches and debris from roads, paths, walkways, buildings, parking lots, etc.; the treatment of roads, walkways, stairs and lots with salt, ice-melt, and/or anti-skid and related tasks. Most duties will be done utilizing vehicles and equipment but some tasks will require manual, physical hard work.
   • b. Work during campus closures.
   • c. Be available for non-weather related occurrences of weekend work.
   • d. Other duties as assigned.

Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation, and “Faith, Reason, and Justice.” Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity, and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Qualifications

ADA Requirements: Ability To

• Ability to move, transport, lift, push/pull and maneuver up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, crouch, and bend
• Ability to be able to reach and work overhead
• Fine hand manipulation
• Performs duties in tight confines
• Detect and locate leaks and differentiate between common odors related to trades (natural-gas, heating-oil, refrigerants, etc.)
• Visually detect and discern the needed materials to perform work as described above
• Respond to and initiate verbal communications
• Diagnose by careful listening